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FIRST LOOK | One of Ohio's first medical marijuana dispensaries ready to open in Sandusky; Gallery, Videos

"The Forest" was approved by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy earlier this week

SANDUSKY, Ohio — One of Ohio's first medical marijuana dispensaries was shown off for the first time on Friday. 

"The Forest," located in Sandusky, was approved by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy earlier this week and could open up any day now. 

Eventually, the dispensary says it will offer an array of products -- including lotions and vaping oils.

There is plenty of demand for medicinal products containing marijuana in Ohio. According to the state's Medical Marijuana Control Program, 4,964 patient recommendations have been submitted through the registry in four weeks. Of those recommendations, 3,575 people have activated their registry card.

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